This newsletter for the first quarter of the year highlights the
achievements and ongoing efforts of the Centre for Social Research in
promoting gender equality and empowering women. It also
emphasizes the importance of collaboration and community
involvement in achieving these goals. By highlighting specific
programs and initiatives, we provide concrete examples of the impact
of CSR's work.
It is with great pride and enthusiasm that we celebrate 40 years of the
Centre for Social Research (CSR) empowering women and creating a
better, more inclusive world for all. Our commitment to gender equality
and the empowerment of women has been steadfast since our
inception, and it is gratifying to see the positive impact of our efforts.
We have conducted in-depth research on gender mainstreaming in the
foreign policy of India and emphasized the need for adopting a
feminist foreign policy. Our research indicates that this approach is not
only a moral obligation but also an effective strategy for promoting
peace, security, and global prosperity.
We are proud to announce the successful completion of our 11th
batch of the Office Assistant Skill Development Program, with support
from The Asia Foundation. The program focuses on imparting
theoretical training and enhancing the personality, English speaking,
and basic computer learning of girl students, and engaging them with
employability. We have trained 1900 trainees in the last 3 years and are
regularly enrolling trainees for upcoming batches.
Note From The Director
This Issues
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Director's Note
Forty Years Celebration
Gender Water Climate
Change
Safer Internet Day
UN CSW67
Womens Day:
WALKATHON
Women Skill Development
By Dr. Ranjana Kumari
Sports For Empowering Girls
Digital Literacy Program
Gender Mainstreaming
We are excited to start a new program on Digital Literacy with the support of the Orange Foundation. Our aim
is to train 100 women trainees under the digital literacy module. Digital literacy is the key to living a skillful
life, and we want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. The trainees will be
certified under the NIELIT digital literacy program.
We are implementing Phase-4 of the program “Sports for Empowering Girls in 2 Gender-Critical Districts of
Delhi NCR region, Ghaziabad & Faridabad," with support from the Australian High Commission, New Delhi.
We will be organizing a Parents Teacher mobilization event in April 2023 to inspire parents to support their
daughters' involvement in athletics and make them aware of the significance of proper nutrition for girl
athletes.
At CSR, we have the commitment to ensure a violence-free society for women and girls. We are a nodal
agency in the panel of the National Commission for Women (NCW) and External Members of various Internal
Committees constituted under the POSH Act. We have resolved around three domestic violence cases and
four sexual harassment cases from different stakeholders.
Lastly, we have been diligently working with the local communities of Rajasthan on water conservation and
climate change through our Gender, Water, and Climate Change department, in collaboration with Hanns-
Seidel Stiftung, India, and The German Embassy.
We invite everyone to become a part of our celebration and collaborate/participate by writing to us at:
ideal, but a reality for all.
We have conducted in-depth qualitative research on the Gender mainstreaming of Indian
Foreign Policy. Adopting a feminist foreign policy is more than a moral obligation; it is also an
effective strategy for promoting peace, security, and global prosperity. Gender-based violence
and discrimination are pervasive and debilitating issues that affect individuals, communities,
and entire countries. By prioritizing gender equality and the empowerment of women in
foreign policy decision-making and implementation, we can address the root causes of these
issues and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Gender
Mainstreaming
In The
Foreign Policy
Of India
A feminist foreign policy approach involves
examining the impacts of foreign policy decisions
on different genders and promoting the
participation of women in peace and security
processes. By doing so, decision-makers can
create more inclusive and effective policies that
benefit everyone. Moreover, integrating gender
perspectives throughout foreign policy processes
can ensure responsiveness to the needs and
concerns of diverse populations.
We appeal to G20 Countries to join this growing
movement. If G20 countries can demonstrate their
commitment to adopting Feminist Foreign Policy
and help in creating a more equitable and just
world. Together we can create a future where
gender equality is not just an ideal, but a reality
for all.
Centre for Social Research successfully trained its first batch (11th Batch overall) of Office Assistant skill
development programme with support from The Asia Foundation (TAF)at its Women Skill Development (WSD)
Centre in Gurugram.
Women Skill Development
The objective of the program is not only focused on
imparting theoretical training but also to enhance their
personality, English speaking, and Basic Computer
learning to girl students and to engage them with
employability. The period from January to March 2023
witnessed the successful completion of the first batch with
a number of 21 women trainees with certification from
MEPSC, out of which 5 have been placed and are now
working.
The period from January to March 2023 witnessed
successful completion of the first batch with a number of
21women trainees with certification from MEPSC, out of
which 5 have been placed and are now working.
So far, CSR has successfully trained 1900 trainees in the last 3 years and are regularly enrolling trainees for
upcoming batches.
Digital Literacy Program
The most important skill in the world of the twenty-first century is digital literacy. The next generation of
technologists, as well as everyday people, need to be adequately digitally educated. In this day and age, digital
literacy is the new life skill. The entire civilization is becoming surrounded by the digital world. Only if we are all
technologically educated will we be able to live calm and pleasant lives in this digital age. Only individuals with
digital literacy are eligible for the majority of work prospects.
So keeping all the points in mind we are
starting a new program on Digital Literacy
with the support of Orange Foundation.
Where we will be training 100 women
trainees under the digital literacy module.
Digital literacy is the key to live a skilful life.
The trainees will be certified under the NIELIT
digital literacy program. In this regard, team
CSR had a meeting with NIELIT affiliation
officer on 2nd March 2023.